Off the Beat-en Path: Highlights from North of Boston Police Logs

This is a report on crimes and capers from North of Boston, compiled by Wicked Local editors and reporters.

This is a report on crimes and capers from North of Boston, compiled by Wicked Local editors and reporters from March 28-April 13, 2014.

Beverly - March 28

At 11:42 a.m., a stolen refrigerator was reported on Rantoul Street.

Beverly - March 31

At 6:14 a.m. five mattresses and a couch were reported to have been dumped at the old Appleseed’s offices on Tozer Road.

Topsfield - March 31

10:08 p.m. Officers provided assistance to a cleaning woman who had locked herself out of a residence on Main Street.

North Andover – March 31

9:47 a.m. A manager at Market Basket on Winthrop Avenue reported that a female came in Saturday and picked up a cake she ordered. She left in a cab without paying for it. The store contacted her and she stated that she would be back to pay for it and had not done so as of today. An officer would file a report.

Saugus – March 31

At 12:30 a.m. a caller reported he was stabbed in the thigh. The male was unwilling to give any information on where the stabbing occurred or the suspect’s description. Officers and firefighters responded to Walnut Place on Route 1. An ambulance transported the man to Mass General Hospital.

Boxford - April 1

At 12:57 a.m. an officer removed a dead beaver from the roadway.

North Andover – April 1

At 8:58 p.m. a caller at The Eagle Tribune on Turnpike Street requested that police standby from 9 to 10 p.m. The caller will be terminating two employees and is unsure how they will respond. At 9:15 p.m., an officer reported that they left the property.

Boxford – April 1

At 8:17 a.m. identity theft was reported on Depot Road. A man was filing a tax return for his deceased mother when he found someone else had already filed a fraudulent return in her name.

Beverly - April 2

At 3:09 p.m., a man was reported to be laying on the sidewalk on Rantoul Street.

At 8:32 p.m., a resident on Millbrook Road reported that a UPS package had been taken from the porch.

Beverly - April 1

At 11:24 a.m., officers checked on a known homeless encampment on Woodland Avenue; one campsite was found and dismantled.

Saugus – April 2

At 2:01 a.m. State Police reported receiving a call from a male stating he was in a car with an intoxicated female at McDonald’s on Route 1 North. The female was released into the custody of her father.

Danvers - April 3

At 8:01 p.m. a party was reported to be skateboarding inside Liberty Tree Mall. Police were able to get the party to stop.

Middleton – April 4

At 10:05 a.m. police received a call about a boy stuck in a tree on East Street.

At 9:30 p.m. vandalism was reported at Masconomet where a toilet-papering incident occurred. Approximately 15 kids were involved in the senior prank.

Saugus - April 7

At 6:32 p.m. a walk-in reported being assaulted while sitting his vehicle parked on Foster Street. He reported being punched in the face, put into a headlock, kneed and kicked in the face. He reported the suspect was known to him. A criminal summons will be issued.

Saugus - April 8

At 1:49 p.m. a caller reported witnessing a female pour what she believed was vodka into a Gatorade bottle at the Lynn Liquor Mart and drive away down Hamilton Street drinking the beverage. A be-on-the-lookout was put out to all units.

Saugus - April 9

At 9:35 p.m. a Forest Avenue resident reported he believed his home was being broken into. He heard a loud bang and witnessed a white vehicle drive by the home. Officers located a vehicle and a female stated she thought it was funny to kick the back door. The caller had no interest in pursuing the matter.

At 2:15 a.m. caller on Middle Street reported that he had just woken up and noticed that his neighbor had two cars parked on the street. He said that, if the winter overnight parking ban was still on, he was going to walk over and ring their bell and have them move their cars off the street. Dispatcher informed him that the ban had been lifted. Man said he would go back to bed.